Some quick words on films

‘ve now got both Blockbuster and Netflix scripts delivered to my door, in order to make sure I get exactly what I want. Here’s a bit on what I’ve seen recently:

King of California

Got this mostly for Evan Rachel Wood, because I’ll basically watch anything she’s in. She’s pretty excellent in it (not just because she’s beautiful), and Michael Douglas puts on a wacky performance as her hippie father.

Rocket Science

Much like a Wes Anderson flick, all about a geeky kid trying to “fit in” at school, and in life overall. Probably really would have taken off if released after Juno.

Across the Universe

All Beatles songs musical flick — again mostly rented for ERW. The selection of tunes they chose is questionable; I wonder what they could and couldn’t get the rights to.

Everything’s Gone Green

Based in Vancouver, an all Canadian style flick with an all Canadian indie rock soundtrack. Sort of about weed, but no one really actually smokes it. Make me want to visit that town it really captures how interesting it is.

Gone Baby Gone

I was pretty disappointed by this one overall, I think it was mostly since I watched it severely hungover. Seems like a big Affleck wank-off, with Ben directing and Casey starring. Its mostly depressing.

Eagle vs. Shark

Made in New Zealand and stars a bunch of comedians including people involved with Flight of the Conchords. I enjoyed it, but its nothing new to the whole awkward indie Miranda July set.

2 Days in Paris

Written and directed by Julie Delpy, all about a couple hanging in France. Definitely hits the mark on a lot of good relationship issues, which makes you sort of cringe.

Smiley Face

This is a total piece of garbage starring Anna Faris and directed by Greg Araki who did The Doom Generation. Its so horrible its not even worth writing anything additional about.